Bolt and Nut Tightening Loads
- In the Project Tree, open the Analysis Workbench.
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Choose which geometry to which you will apply the preload and follow one of the
following processes:
Bolt/Nut Type Process Blind bolt (bolt without a nut) - In the workbench toolbar, click the (Bolt tightening) icon.
- In the dialog, specify the Thread pitch.
- Activate the desired Bolt tightening method radio button and enter values in the text fields.
- Specify the Torque and Force units.
Bolt with nut/bolt on threaded rod, Nut on generic post or handle - In the workbench toolbar, click the (Bolt tightening) icon.
- In the dialog, specify the Thread pitch.
- Activate the desired Nut tightening method radio button and enter values in the text fields.
- Specify the Torque and Force units.
- Click OK.